MASHUDU THWALIMA
Graphic And Ux Designer
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Final year Graphic Design student at Vaal University of Technology with skills in UX design, branding, and visual communication. Created a low fidelity prototype for a dogwalker booking app and designed a therapy toy for a community day care centre, including logo, merchandise, prototype, poster, and stall. Earned the AI for You badge from Oracle University and exploring AI tools to enhance design workflows. Passionate about combining creativity, technology, and human-centered design.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Therapy Toy Project
Community Day Care Centre
01.2025
- Created a therapy toy and designed logo, prototype, poster, merchandise, and stall.
- Applied user centered design principles for children’s engagement and interaction.
- Managed project from concept to delivery.
Dog Walker App (Low Fidelity Prototype)
01.2025 - Current
- Dog Walker App (Low Fidelity Prototype)
- Designed a mobile app prototype for booking dog walkers.
- Conducted user research, created wireframes in Figma, and tested usability.
- Iterated design to improve user flow and accessibility.
Education
Diploma - Graphic Design, Computer and Design, Entrepreneurship
Vaal University of Technology
Johannesburg, South Africa11-2025
Skills
- Experienced with AI-assisted design tools
- Design and user experience expertise
- AI Knowledge: Understanding AI applications in creative workflows, image generation, and user experience improvements
- Other Skills: Creative problem solving, teamwork, time management, and project presentation Friendly, positive attitude and Customer service
Certification
[Coursera] UX design [2025]
Timeline
[Coursera] UX design [2025]
09-2025
[Oracle university] AI-for-you badge
09-2025
Therapy Toy Project
Community Day Care Centre
01.2025
Dog Walker App (Low Fidelity Prototype)
01.2025 - Current
Diploma - Graphic Design, Computer and Design, Entrepreneurship
Vaal University of Technology
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